17 h. ago Speeding driver crashed into iconic lake and caused £90k damage – but lied about it

The driver led police on a high-speed chase through Southport before crashing into a Grade II-listed bandstand and falling into the Marine Lake, causing damage estimated to be in the region of 90,000

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36 h. ago Stuart Pearce's son, 21, dies in horrifying tractor crash as England icon mourns loss

Former England star Stuart Pearce's son, Harley, has died at the age of 21 after being involved in a farm vehicle accident on a country road near their family home in Wiltshire.

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36 h. ago US sports icon, 35, dies after motorbike crash as fans mourn 'incredibly sad' death

Former baseball star Jesus Montero, 35, has died after a motorcycle crash left him in an induced coma in his native Venezuela as tributes have poured in for the star

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52 h. ago King Gizzard’s Stu Mackenzie on leaving Spotify and making all their music free: ‘Sometimes you just forget that you have free will’

Australian band’s decision to remove catalogue in protest of CEO’s military investments an easy one, frontman says, and making music with friends remains ‘top of the triangle’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailOver their mind-boggling 15-year, 27-album career, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have switched gears with the speed and abandon of a stunt driver in a Fast and Furious film. Can you even describe the six-piece as a psychedelic rock band any more?Their music to date has encompassed metal, folk, jazz and dance music; they have experimented with dense concept records and microtonal tunings, and this year they’ve been touring both an orchestral show and a rave show, alongside residencies in European prisons and amphitheatres.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Shocking moment police clamber over car and Taser driver after 27

Bryan Smith, 47, from the Easton area of Bristol, was pursued by officers (pictured) across the city on September 2 after he stole a car and tried to make his escape in it.

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5 d. ago Lorry driver 'filmed doing something very inappropriate while behind wheel on M6'

Footage appeared to show the driver watching the screen positioned on the dashboard while driving at speed

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6 d. ago Speeding drunk driver who ploughed into pub beloved by Ed Sheeran and caused £50,000 worth of damage walks free from court

Howard Sargent left a trail of destruction when his Toyota Yaris smashed through the front of the Pilot Inn in Dungeness after drinking all day.

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1 week ago Dangerous driver smashes into car at roundabout during high speed chase

A dangerous driver smashed into another car at a roundabout during a high speed chase after going through a set of red lights.

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1 week ago KISS icon Gene Simmons, 76, breaks silence after car crash sent him to the hospital

The star, 76, apparently passed out while driving down Pacific Coast Highway on Tuesday, prompting him to collide with a parked car. He was taken to the hospital but has since been released.

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1 week ago Shocking moment speeding driver flies through red light and ploughs into car

Dashcam footage shows Darren Marshall, 48, come off the M40 to Handy Cross roundabout near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.

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2 w. ago Singapore Grand Prix F1 qualifying: George Russell powers to pole position – live

️ Join us for updates from qualifying (start at 2pm BST)️ Sign up to The Recap newsletter | And you can mail NiallFive minutes until Q1, where the five drivers with the slowest lap times will be eliminated, and face starting towards the back of the grid tomorrow.Official word from the race stewards that Lewis Hamilton will face no further action, having been cleared of a red flag infringement in final practice. The Ferrari driver was investigated over his speed after Liam Lawson’s crash brought an end to the session. Continue reading...

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